De Zerbi: Our work in the transfer market is not yet complete

Tottenham's new manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has emphasized that mental fortitude will be fundamental to the team's performance in the upcoming season.

Last season, the 'Spurs' battled relegation until the final round, ultimately securing their Premier League status. A year prior, the team also finished just above the drop zone but triumphed in the Europa League under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou.

In an effort to strengthen the squad, Tottenham invested significantly over the summer, bringing in players like Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Cole Ramsey, and Martin Dúbravka. However, De Zerbi believes new signings alone are not enough.

“Our work in the transfer market is not yet complete. I approach the new season with a different ambition,” stated the Italian specialist.

“We need to create the right conditions to build a strong team that can once again challenge for the top spots. I usually think about the soul, passion, and mentality of the team and what we can improve in the future. Our focus must be there; we cannot sit back and only look at the present,” he added.

“I want people to see an identity in our play. The individual qualities of the players are not enough. They must leave something extra on the pitch. Only then can we compete with the best in the world and in the Premier League,” De Zerbi concluded.

Tottenham will kick off their new Premier League season on August 22nd with a match against Brentford.